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03/13/2017

PCF-Funded Research Reveals Gene Mutation as Driver of Prostate Cancer Subtype

A newly discovered genetic mutation that is found in a subtype of prostate cancer is integral to the disease’s development and growth, according to research from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists. Their findings could pave the way for new targeted treatment approaches. A mutation of the gene Speckle Type BTB/POZ Protein, or... Read More

03/02/2017

Study by PCF-Young Investigator identifies how cancer cells may develop resistance to FGFR inhibitors

Columbus, Ohio - A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) has identified a mechanism by which cancer cells develop resistance to a class of drugs called fibroblast growth factor... Read More

02/14/2017

Prostate Cancer Foundation Announces New Recipients of 2016 PCF Challenge Awards to Promote Research in Deadly Prostate Cancer

SANTA MONICA, CA Feb. 14, 2017 – The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced that it has granted eight new 2016 PCF Challenge Awards to advance treatments and cures for metastatic or currently incurable prostate cancer.  PCF Challenge Awards are multi-year awards supporting cross-disciplinary teams of research scientists.  In 2016,... Read More

02/13/2017

PCF-Funded Research at the Cleveland Clinic Identifies how to Reverse Prostate Cancer Drug Resistance

A Cleveland Clinic research team has uncovered a biological pathway that renders a common prostate cancer drug useless and, for the first time, restored the drug’s cancer-killing power in human prostate cancer tumor cells grown in mice. Results from the study were published online today in the medical journal, eLife.... Read More

01/25/2017

PCF Statement On Nomination Of Dr. David Shulkin As VA Secretary

SANTA MONICA, CA—January 25, 2016—President and CEO of the of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Dr. Jonathan W. Simons, MD, today released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Shulkin is currently serving as the undersecretary for... Read More

01/05/2017

Roswell Park Research Helps Explain Why Androgen-Deprivation Therapy Doesn’t Work for Many Prostate Cancers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Roswell Park Cancer Institute) — Metastatic prostate cancer, or prostate cancer that has spread to other organs, is incurable. In new research published in the journal Science, Roswell Park Cancer Institute scientists have identified two gatekeeper genes that allow prostate cancer to progress and resist treatment. Their work... Read More

12/20/2016

Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Prostate Cancer Foundation Announce Their Commitment to Support the Blood Profiling Atlas in Cancer

In alignment with VP Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, the Blood PAC formed in October 2016 to support progress towards patient benefit through research. Read More

12/08/2016

Prostate Cancer Foundation Statement on the Historic 21st Century Cures Act

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) applauds Congress and the White House for the strong, bipartisan show of support for the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34). Following the Senate’s passage  by a vote of 94 to 5, Congressional leaders signed the bill at this morning’s Enrollment Ceremony. The House had previously passed the game-changing medical innovation... Read More

12/01/2016

Holiday Cards Commemorating Musician Dan Fogelberg Now Available Sales Will Benefit The Prostate Cancer Foundation

PR Newswire, SANTA MONICA, CA December 1, 2016 The (PCF) announces that holiday cards designed by Jean Fogelberg in memory of her husband, musician Dan Fogelberg, are now available for purchase. Fogelberg passed away from prostate cancer in 2007 at the age of 56. A portion of sales will be... Read More

11/29/2016

VA Partners with Prostate Cancer Foundation to Expand Clinical Research

https://vimeo.com/737338762/0ec24693c4 WASHINGTON – As a national leader in oncology advancement and as the largest integrated healthcare system in the nation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced an important and substantial partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to prevent, screen and promote research to speed the development of... Read More